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Cultural Preservation


In the quest for development, many countries in the developing world have sacrificed or neglected their cultures and traditions in pursuit of GDP. Bhutan sees culture as central to its identity for its people and as a nation.

Traditional Medicine


Bhutan is a biodiversity hotspot with several endangered species of flora and fauna and more than 7,000 species of vascular plants. More than 600 medicinal plant species are identified in

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Palace Restoration


Bhutan is largely considered one of the last surviving monarchies in the world. Through most of the country’s early history, Bhutan witnessed attacks mainly from Tibet, and, as a consequence,

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Documentation of Heritage Sites


With rapid infrastructural development in Bhutan, significant projects have been implemented and have impacted both tangible and intangible cultural heritage. The Inventory and Database System of Heritage Sites is a

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Annual Report 2020

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